The CW has given early renewals for its three shows, “Arrow”, “The Vampire Diaries” and “Supernatural”. Freshman hit “Arrow” will return for a sophomore season, supernatural series “TVD” will get a fifth season, while long-running drama “Supernatural” will be back for a ninth season. “We said last year that one of our goals was to establish building blocks to grow on,” said CW president Mark Pedowitz on Monday, February 11, “and now with our new hit ‘Arrow’ and fan favorite ‘Supernatural’ on Wednesday night, and the continued success of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ on Thursday, we’ve been able to do that.” He added, “Not only do [all three] perform well on-air, they’re also extremely successful for us both digitally and socially. I’m thrilled to have all three shows returning to our schedule next season.” All of the three shows are expected to return with the new season next fall.

It is hard to make a superhero like the Green Arrow a believable character on TV … his weapon of choice is a bow and arrow, for pete’s sake. I’ve been really impressed with the way The CW has been able to not only make the superhero believable … but also extremely likable. I can’t say that Green Arrow has ever been my favorite superhero (I even prefer Aquaman over Green Arrow, in terms of the comics) but I really do love the character in this new series. So we know that season 2 is on the way but season 1 isn’t even close to being finished just yet. Here’s a trailer for the forthcoming second half of the premiere season:

While I cannot say that I’m all that excited by another season of The Vampire Diaries (a show that I used to love and now find terribly boring), I am really looking forward to more episodes of Arrow. I would LOVE The CW to do for Wonder Woman what they have done for Green Arrowbut until they get their shizz straight, it looks like I’ll be hanging with Oliver Queen and his arsenal of bow and arrows :)

yay! i’ve been loving this show. it turned out a lot better than i thought it would

Hannah

I haven’t seen it, but I heard John Barrowman is in it. I keep meaning to tune in just for him.

ClaireMichelle

I should look into this show!! I am just so excited Supernatural is getting another season!! It went from one of the CW’s biggest on-the-bubble shows to being one of their top shows! Very thankful!

Joan

Wohoo! Amazing news! Arrow keeps all putting all this plot twist and cliffhangers that make me scream a little every time I watch it. They also keep (what I like to call) geek-casting for special appearances. I mean, this show makes my geeky heart soar. I love it and love the cast, both regulars and guests.

blaqfury

Yessir!!! Love love love this show! I try to get my friends to watch it, cause i have absolutely no one to discuss it with… but they keep telling me, ‘seriously, it’s the green arrow’ and i’m like noooooo, but it’s really good…lol sigh… I’m glad I’m not alone in green arrow lurve!!

Matt Stieffel

Hands down, Arrow has the best looking overall cast on any TV shows currently airing. Oh, and it also has great acting and writing, as well as special effects and stunts. Definitely one of my favorite shows this season!

Brittany

The CW doesn’t do a whole lot of shows very well but they really have done the superhero genre pretty well. I really would have been interested to see what they would have done with wonder woman. Excited about all three renewals though!